BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

 

NOTE:  These are the scholarships listed on the BPS Comprehensive scholarship package.  Students can select any number of these scholarships when submitting the application for this program.

 

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*  AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION:  JAMES M. KECK SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West JROTC student by the Air Force Association, Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter.

 

* ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This scholarship is provided by a sorority of Bellevue teachers for a Bellevue East and West Senior (male or female) planning to major in education and enter the teaching profession.  The student must have a 3.0/5.0 GPA, score a 19 on the ACT, and demonstrate leadership. 


* AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION:  SARPY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This will be offered to two students graduating from a Sarpy County high school.  That student must plan to attend a 2- or 4-year degree program starting in the fall.  Requires a minimum 4.0/5.0 GPA to apply.

 

* AMERICAN LEGION:  MARTIN GRAVES POST 339 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $250                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East or West Senior who is a son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a veteran or current active duty military member.  Must be planning to attend college or technical school.  Considers academic records, extracurricular activities and volunteer support to the community.  Requires evidence of the parent's or grandparent's military service (include a copy of their DD Form 214, Military ID, or Active Duty Orders).

 

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*  BELLEVUE EAGLES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West Senior.  Selection based on academic success, participation in extracurricular activities, work experience, and citizenship.

 

*  BELLEVUE EAST BAND SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East senior who is an active participant and who has shown leadership in band activities.

 

*  BELLEVUE EAST CHESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  Varies from $100 to $250        Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East Seniors who are active members of the chess club.  Selection is based on participation in meetings, the chess league, tournaments, fund raising, and rated games, as well as leadership within the club.  The student must be planning to pursue higher education after graduating in the spring.


* BELLEVUE EAST PTSA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $250                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to seniors who have attended BEHS at least the entire school year and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution after graduation.  Considers academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, and qualities such as leadership and service.
 

*  BELLEVUE EAST SCHOLAR/ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  TBD                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to one male and one female Bellevue East Senior who are athletes and top-notch scholars.  The student must rank in the top 25% of the class and must have participated in 10 or more sport seasons during grades 9 - 12.

 

 

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* BELLEVUE EAST VOCAL BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East Chorus member who plans to continue participating in music in college, but is not required to major or minor in music.  The applicant must be a senior, active in choir, and in good standing.  Selection based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and future goals.

 

*  BELLEVUE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Award:  $500                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This organization represents the Bellevue Public Schools teachers and offers a scholarship to a Bellevue East and West student who ranks in the top half of the class.  Activities and leadership positions are also criteria.  You do not have to

major in education.

 

*  BELLEVUE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION DEPENDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  The Bellevue Education Association offers this scholarship to the son or daughter of a BEA member.  If one of your parents is a teacher in the Bellevue School District and belongs to the BEA you can apply for this scholarship.

 

* BELLEVUE JAYCEES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $650                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  The Bellevue Jaycees funded this scholarship to recognize a Bellevue East and West senior who actively participated in community oriented projects on their own or through active membership in community service organizations.  Financial need will also be considered in selecting the winners.  The senior must enroll in a college or vocational school to collect the award.


*  BELLEVUE JUNIOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Award:  $300 (renewable once)        Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East and West Seniors who have competed for at least one year in a high school sport.  All applicants must have also participated in BJSA sports and include a short statement on one 8 ½” X 11” sheet of paper that lists their activities with BJSA and in high school sports.  Students must be of good character and standing in the high school community with a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or higher and plan to attend a vocational school, community college, or four-year college.

 

 

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*  BELLEVUE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This is a scholarship for a Bellevue West and East Senior who is a member of St. Mary’s Parish, St. Matthew’s Parish, or the Offutt Catholic Community and who plans to attend a Catholic college or university.  Does not consider financial need.

 

*  BELLEVUE/OFFUTT KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East and West Senior who plans to attend college or a vocational school.   Selection is based on academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, work experience and future goals.

 

 

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*  BELLEVUE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  Varies                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This is offered to one Bellevue East or West Senior and can be used at the college or vocational school of your choice.  Considers academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and a positive attitude toward school.  Student must rank in the top half of the class with an ACT composite score between 17 and 24 (no higher).

 

*  BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Award: $1,500                              Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East and West Seniors and can be used at the college or vocational school of your choice. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and a positive attitude toward school.

 

*  BELLEVUE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000 to $2,000             Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This is a scholarship for a Bellevue East and West Senior who plans to attend college or a vocational school in Nebraska.  All eligible students are encouraged to apply.  Considers academic performance with an ACT score ranging from 19 to 26 and involvement in activities.

 

* BELLEVUE SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER:  ADA MAX BROOKOVER SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $250                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to one Bellevue East and one Bellevue West senior.  The student must plan to study either Family and Consumer Science Education or Culinary Arts at a two- or four-year college or university. 

 

 

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*  BETZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $100                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to two Bellevue East or West seniors who attended Betz Elementary School for at least THREE years.  This scholarship may be used for college or a vocational school.

 

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* CHIEFTAIN DECA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $400                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a senior Chieftain enrolled in a marketing class and actively involved in both DECA and the “Trading Post.”  The student must enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college.

 

* CHIEFTAIN FBLA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  Varies                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East seniors who have participated in FBLA and who plan to attend a college or technical school.  Considers academics, extracurricular activities, offices held, and honors.  Emphasis will be given to those students planning to major in business or a related field who have been active in FBLA and have completed more than one business class.

 

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*  DELTA KAPPA GAMMA:  ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $200                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East or West Senior who displays high moral character, values, and citizenship.  Student must also rank in the top 30% of the class and plan a career in teaching.

 

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*  EASTERN STAR ALPHA CHAPTER #325 SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $200                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West Senior who demonstrates good citizenship and high moral character.  This award is granted without regard to scholastic standing or parental finances.

 

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* FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $250                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and Bellevue West senior who attended Fairview Elementary at least one year and plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in Nebraska.


*  FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $200                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  The Bellevue East chapter of the Future Educators of America offers this scholarship to an FEA member.  Applicants do NOT need to major in education.

 

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*  GARY L. PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $400                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East Senior with a solid all-around record in memory of a former School Board member. 

 

*  GREAT WESTERN BANK SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $300                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West Senior who plans to attend college or a vocational school.  Preference will be given to students with financial need.  Requires a GPA between 3.5 and 4.5/5.0 and solid grades during first senior semester.

 

*  HOUGHTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                             Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and Bellevue West senior in memory of James Houghton.  Considers academic ability, extracurricular activities, work experience, attendance and good citizenship.  Requires a 4.0/5.0 GPA, clear career goals, and the desire to study at a public university, college, or community college in Nebraska.  To be considered for this award, the student must include a separate page stating that they have a need for scholarship assistance to enable them to attend college. 


* LEONARD LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This award is offered to a Bellevue East and West senior who previously attended Leonard Lawrence Elementary School for at least two years.  The student must be planning to attend a college or vocational school in the fall.

 

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*  METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (YEAR) BOARD OF GOVERNORS:  GRADUATING SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  Half Tuition                    Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East and West Seniors who are accepted for admission to Metro Community College.  Requires a minimum 3.5/5.0 GPA or rank in the top third of the senior class with demonstrated community service and/or extracurricular activity during high school.

 

*  METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  Full Tuition                     Deadline: February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East and West Seniors who are accepted for admission to Metro Community College.  Requires either Valedictorian/Salutatorian status or a minimum 4.25/5.0 GPA or rank in the top ten percent of the senior class with demonstrated community service and/or extracurricular activity during high school.

 

*  MID CITY BANK EDUCATOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West Senior who plans to major in education at a 4-year college or university.

 

*  MID CITY BANK BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West Senior who plans to graduate from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a business related field.

 

*  MID CITY BANK MOST IMPROVED VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West Senior who plans to attend a community college or vocational school.  This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has shown improvement in attitude and grades from 9th grade until now.

 

*  MILITARY IMPACTED SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $1,000                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  This scholarship is for a Bellevue East and West Senior who is a military dependent (active duty or retired).  Selection based on activities and leadership.  Must rank in top half of the class.

 

 
 

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*  PAULA ANTICOLLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (UNL)

Award:  Varies                            Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to one female Bellevue East or West Senior who plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and who participated in sports in high school.

 

 

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*  REX AND LOIS CADWALLADER SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                               Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to one Bellevue East and one West Senior planning to pursue a teaching career.  Selection is based on grades, activities, and financial need.

 

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*  SAC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JROTC SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Will be awarded to a Bellevue East and West Senior who is a JROTC student.

 

*  SAC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                 Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Will be awarded to a Bellevue East and West Senior who is not eligible for the SACFCU JROTC scholarship, but who plans to attend a 4-year college or university.

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*  T. J. KINNICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East Senior in memory of a former Bellevue East student.  Selection is based on leadership and participation in a variety of school activities.  The student must rank in the top half of the class.

 

 

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*  VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 10727 SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $250                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West senior who is planning to pursue a degree at a 2- or 4-year college or university in Nebraska.

 

*  VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2280 JROTC SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to a Bellevue East and West JROTC member who is planning to pursue a degree at a college or university.

 

* VETERAN’S SUPPORT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $750                                Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  Offered to Bellevue East and West JROTC members who will enroll in an ROTC program at a college or university.

 

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*  WAKE ROBIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  up to $500                        Deadline:  February 22, 2008

Criteria:  The Wake Robin PTA is offering a scholarship to one Bellevue East or West student who attended Wake Robin Elementary School for at least FOUR years.  Requires rank in the top half of the class and an ACT score of 20 or better.  This may be used for college or a vocational school.

 

 
 

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